Goethe-Institut

Kant Talk 2.0

Arts EN ↓ 8 episodes

Dive into thought-provoking discussions with host Dr. Christos Hadjioannou and expert guests as they unravel Kant’s ideas on understanding, ethics, reality, freedom, and aesthetics. Each episode brings Kant's theories to life, connecting them to today’s hot topics like artificial intelligence, animal rights, the metaverse, and social media. Get ready for engaging conversations and relatable examples that make complex philosophical concepts accessible and relevant to everyday life. Tune in and discover why Kant’s insights still matter today!

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Goethe-Institut

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Arts

Podcast website

www.goethe.de

Latest episode

Jan 17, 2025

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Episodes

Should my cat have rights? 17.01.2025

What subjects did Kant explore in his works? What questions did he seek to answer? In our eighth and final episode of  Kant Talk 2.0 , we talk about Kant’s position on animals, whether we have any moral duties towards them. What did Kant think about what animals are? Do we have any obligations towards our cats, according to Kant? We have invited Dr. Laura Papish, who is a Kant expert and an Associ...

Can a scientist believe in God? 03.01.2025

What subjects did Kant explore in his works? What questions did he seek to answer? In our seventh episode of  Kant Talk 2.0 , we discuss Kant’s position on religion given the fact that he was a philosopher of the Enlightenment, which was an era that emphasized the power of Reason and Science. We are joined by Dr. Krista Thomason, a Kant specialist who is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Swa...

World Citizens Unite! 20.12.2024

What subjects did Kant explore in his works? What questions did he seek to answer? In our sixth episode of Kant Talk 2.0 , we delve into Kant’s political philosophy. We are joined by Dr. Cristóbal Garibay-Petersen, a Kant expert and fellow in European Philosophy at the London School of Economics and Political Science. Together, we unravel Kant’s perspectives on migration, border control, and inter...

I Want To Break Free! 06.12.2024

What subjects did Kant explore in his works, and what questions did he seek to answer? In the fifth episode of  Kant Talk 2.0 , we delve into Kant’s ideas on freedom and autonomy. We are joined by Prof. Dieter Schönecker, a Kant expert from the University of Siegen in Germany, to discuss fundamental questions such as: Can true freedom exist in a world governed by natural laws? Is absolute freedom...

Is Lying on Dating Apps Wrong? 22.11.2024

What subjects did Kant explore in his works? What questions did he seek to answer? In our fourth episode of Kant Talk 2.0, we explore Kant’s moral philosophy and its relevance to the modern world of digital dating. We have invited Prof. Dieter Schönecker, a Kant expert from the University of Siegen in Germany. Together, we’ll uncover what Kant’s philosophy reveals about honesty and deception on da...

Is the Metaverse Real? 08.11.2024

What subjects did Kant explore in his works? What questions did he seek to answer? In our third episode of Kant Talk 2.0, we look at Kant's theory of reality and its relevance to modern digital worlds. We have invited Dr Ioannis Trisokkas, a Kant expert from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, to explore the key questions: What is reality? Can virtual environments such as the Metav...

Is my Instagram Selfie Beautiful? 25.10.2024

What subjects did Kant explore in his works? What questions did he seek to answer? In our second episode of Kant Talk 2.0, we discuss the intriguing topic of beauty and aesthetics. We have invited Dr. des. Larissa Berger, a Kant expert from the University of Siegen, to help answer whether universal aesthetic taste exists and if we can judge our own selfies as beautiful. Join us as we delve into Ka...

Does AI Think for Itself? 10.10.2024

What subjects did Kant deal within his works? What questions did he try to answer? In our first episode of Kant Talk 2.0 we discuss the very current topic of artificial intelligence (AI). We have invited Jun Prof. Dr. Sofie Møller to help answer the questions if AI can think for itself and what Kant would think of AI.

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